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Discover insights into culture, engagement, talent acquisition and employee development.

View all featured posts, articles by Rudy Crous, (Corporate Psychologist, Compono CEO and Co-founder), or filter below for your desired topic.

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Agency recruitment software: The 2026 guide to scaling

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Finding the right talent in the current Australian market feels a bit like trying to find a quiet spot at Bondi on Christmas Day – nearly impossible...

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How to choose an ATS that reduces hiring bias in 2026

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Best ATS for culture fit hiring in Australia in 2026

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Finding the right person for a job in the Australian market has never been harder than it is right now in 2026. While the talent landscape has...

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Why time to hire is the wrong metric for recruiting success

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Time to hire measures how fast you fill a seat. Quality of hire measures whether the person performs, fits the team and stays. Speed is a process...

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AI talent acquisition: how to hire smarter in 2026

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The recruitment landscape has shifted dramatically in 2026, and if you are still manually sifting through hundreds of applications, you are likely...

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PI behavioural assessment test guide: 2026 alternatives

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The PI behavioural assessment (Predictive Index) profiles candidates on four factors: dominance, extraversion, patience and formality, using two...

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Job description templates: a guide for better hiring in 2026

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Let’s be honest: writing a job description from scratch feels a bit like staring at a blank spreadsheet on a Monday morning. You know what you need,...

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Choosing the best recruit CRM software for Australian teams

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The best recruit CRM software manages candidate relationships over time, not just applications for one role. Look for automation that removes admin...

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Interview ideas to find top talent in 2026

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The best creative interview ideas put candidates into real work instead of rehearsed question and answer: collaborative problem-solving sessions,...

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How to use a candidate checker to audit your workplace culture

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How to use a candidate checker to audit your workplace culture Finding the right person for your team in 2026 isn't just about a skills match...

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